The Chesterfield football history resource

Albert Phelan joined Chesterfield as an amateur in 1962 and
graduated through the junior and reserve sides to turn professional two years
later. He became a first team regular in
Dave Blakey's last season, taking the long-serving Blakey's place upon his
retirement.

The quiet man of the side, class and consistency were
hallmarks of Albert's play. He read the
game exceptionally well and had the anticipation and turn of speed neccessary to cover for team-mates in the manner of a
sweeper, in the days when such players were regarded with suspicion in the
English game. He was a player who made
the game look easy, so much so that he probably did not get the recognition he
deserved. He scored comparatively few
goals, although one was memorable - a late run to meet an Archer chip over a
defensive wall against Barnsley in the 1970-1 season.

He joined Halifax with Ray McHale in exchange for Terry
Shanahan and £3,000, and came to be highly regarded at The Shay. Before retiring from football, he spent five
years at Boston, the last two as Manager.
He has since served Sheffield Wednesday in a number of scouting and
coaching roles.